LORRAINE BRETNALL

Paralegal, Catalyst IP Patents Limited

Lorraine is a qualified Legal Executive with a broad legal background and over 10 years of specialist experience in intellectual property. Joining Catalyst IP in 2026, she brings expertise in patent, design and trade mark portfolio management, with a particular focus on patent procedures.

She works closely with the patent team across all aspects of portfolio management, from initial filing and prosecution through to ongoing maintenance.

Lorraine holds a New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies.

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Based in our Auckland office, Lorraine’s responsibilities include:

Filing of national and international patent and design applications

Case records and file management.

Monitoring of critical deadlines.

Database management.

Document management.